Description
This easy 5 ingredient slow cooker mac and cheese recipe delivers creamy, cheesy comfort with minimal prep. Cream cheese, cheddar, and milk blend perfectly for a velvety side dish you’ll love.
Ingredients
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
2 1/2 cups milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
1 can evaporated milk
Elbow macaroni, cooked separately
Instructions
In a crockpot, combine the cream cheese, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and evaporated milk.
Cook on high for 1 hour, allowing the ingredients to melt and blend.
While the cheese mixture cooks, prepare the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions.
After the initial hour, add the cooked macaroni to the crockpot.
Cook for an additional 45 minutes, then stir well to achieve a creamy, smooth consistency.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
While some methods cook the raw macaroni directly in the slow cooker for 2.5 hours, this often leads to mushy pasta. Pre-cooking the macaroni separately results in better texture and more consistent results.
Feel free to swap cheddar with Colby Jack, mozzarella, or gouda for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
